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The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is seeking an Aboriginal Specialist Psychologist in Parramatta, NSW, to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders. The role emphasizes culturally responsive practices and collaboration with community organizations to enhance safety and reduce reoffending.
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Job Summary
Contribute to the development, planning, coordination, delivery, monitoring and maintenance of rehabilitation programs for offenders to enhance community safety and reduce reoffending.
Provide direct psychological assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services or programs to offenders within custodial and community locations.
Develop and implement an Aboriginal men’s program for users of domestic violence in partnership with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO).
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is seeking an Aboriginal Specialist Psychologist in Parramatta, NSW, to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders. The role emphasizes culturally responsive practices and collaboration with community organizations to enhance safety and reduce reoffending.
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Salary
Psychologist: $83,898 – $118,316pa; Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 - $139,824pa; Plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Culturally responsive programs
Offender rehabilitation programs
Community safety enhancement
Reduce reoffending
Co-design and community partnership
Psychological assessment and treatment
Nice-to-have
Innovation and accountability
System reform alignment
Shared decision-making
Strengthening community-controlled sector
Key Requirements
Minimum four-year accredited qualification in psychology
Current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
Current NSW driver’s licence
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
Work Rights
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person only